J 1830 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Rebecca Boyer upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Rebecca Boyer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest individual honor awarded by the New York State Senate. The resolution recognizes her heroic actions on December 30, 2025, when she saved a man's life by providing emergency assistance during a heart attack outside her McGraw, New York pizzeria. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of her compassion and decisive response in a life-threatening situation, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to her. This procedural measure does not create new laws or policies but instead honors an individual's demonstrated courage and humanitarian efforts.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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